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Iran's Mount Damavand volcano shows eruption signs

Satellite imagery reveals alarming thermal anomalies and gas emissions from Iran's highest peak, Mount Damavand, suggesting the dormant volcano may be stirring to life after 7,000 years of silence.

Reagan's Forgotten Middle East Peace Blueprint

Decades before current conflicts, Ronald Reagan proposed a comprehensive Middle East peace plan that offered Palestinians self-government alongside Israeli security. As modern negotiations stall, experts ask: was the solution hiding in plain sight all alo

Ancient fault discovered beneath New York City

Geologists uncover a 450-million-year-old fault system beneath New York City that could explain recent earthquakes and pose significant future seismic risks to the metropolitan area.

Gaza Ceasefire Falters as Hamas Rejects Israeli Deal

Fragile ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas face collapse as the militant group rejects Israel's latest hostage release proposal, while Donald Trump's unexpected intervention adds diplomatic complexity to the escalating Middle East crisis.

Why Middle East peace is harder than war

As conflict dynamics shift across the Middle East, achieving lasting peace presents even greater challenges than warfare in this deeply divided region.

Gaza Ceasefire Begins as IDF Starts Withdrawal

A landmark ceasefire has taken effect in Gaza with Israeli forces beginning phased withdrawal after former US President Donald Trump mediated breakthrough negotiations between Israel and Hamas.

Trump Breaks Silence on Israel-Gaza Conflict

Donald Trump makes explosive comments about Israel's conflict with Hamas, criticising Israeli leadership and revealing private conversations in exclusive interview.

Syrian commerce revival sparks Middle East hope

Amidst the ruins of war-torn Syria, a remarkable economic resurgence is taking root as ancient marketplaces and traditional crafts experience an unexpected revival, offering a glimmer of hope for the Middle East's future stability.

Hamas considers Trump's Gaza peace plan

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Hamas is reportedly weighing a peace deal proposed by Donald Trump that would see militants surrender weapons in exchange for ceasefire terms, while Middle East and European leaders praise the agreement.

US Presents Bold Israel-Gaza Peace Blueprint

The Biden administration presents comprehensive peace framework amid escalating tensions, offering security guarantees and reconstruction plans for Gaza while pushing for ceasefire negotiations.

North Sea geology blocks oil extraction ambitions

A bombshell geological study reveals that complex rock formations beneath the North Sea could prevent the UK from extracting up to half its remaining oil and gas reserves, dealing a major blow to energy security plans.

Ancient Space Impact Evidence Found in Greenland Ice

Groundbreaking research reveals compelling new evidence that a massive asteroid or comet impact may have destabilised Greenland's ice sheet at the end of the last ice age, challenging long-held climate theories.

Seattle is Sinking: Groundbreaking Study Reveals Why

Exclusive: New research from the University of Washington uncovers the hidden geological forces causing Seattle to sink and tilt. Discover the surprising impact of groundwater and glacial ice on urban landscapes.

US's New Madrid Fault 'Overdue' for Catastrophic Quake

Geologists issue a stark warning that the New Madrid Seismic Zone, a massive fault line in the US heartland, is overdue for a potentially devastating earthquake that could reshape the landscape and affect millions.

Deepest Ocean Sediment Found in Japan Trench

Scientists have recovered the deepest ocean sediment samples ever recorded from the Japan Trench, a groundbreaking find that could transform our understanding of mega-earthquakes.

Rocks Form in Decades, Not Millennia, Says New Study

Groundbreaking research from a British university shatters the long-held belief that rock formation is a process of millions of years. Scientists have proven it can happen in mere decades, revolutionising our understanding of geology, carbon capture, and

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